Charles Sumner: “Its true rank is among works properly called philanthropic,--the title…”

On the record

Its true rank is among works properly called philanthropic,--the title of highest honor on earth.

Said by

Massachusetts

Source

In this statement, Sumner elevates philanthropic efforts above other achievements, asserting their ultimate value.

More from Charles Sumner

Women’s National League, petition of, for universal emancipation, X. 300.

The only Constitutional party and party of freedom, VII. 38.

Sovereignty of, belongs to the people, XVI. 28.

Contrary to Christianity, but upheld by the Church, I. 54, 58.

Other voices in this conversation

Charles Sumner: “Its true rank is among works properly called philanthropic,--the title of highest honor on earth.”